JWR Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Developer seeks variance to build on Warehouse District parking lot --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Height a hurdle for apartment project in CBDTuesday, August 16, 2005By Greg ThomasReal estate writer A Baton Rouge developer is proposing building a 250-unit apartment complex in the Warehouse District that would include two towers, both of which would exceed the height restrictions in that area. One tower, which would face St. Charles Avenue, would be 17 stories and 180 feet tall. The other would face Julia Street and be 15 stories and 160 feet tall. No building in that area is supposed to be more than 125 feet tall. Developer Tommy Spinosa, doing business as JTS Realty Services LLC, said that he will meet with architects with the Historic District Landmarks Commission today to begin preliminary work on gaining a variance for the height increase.http://www.nola.com/business/t-p/index.ssf...72556227150.xml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjb434 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Cool,I hope common sense and cool head prevail. Meetings with historic commisions can always be tense. Hope the project moves forward and the city won't shoot themselves in the foot. Turning the open parking lots into high and mid rise residential to me won't destroy the warehouse district. The city just needs to ensure the current buildings are destroyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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